President John Dramani Mahama has left the shores of Ghana for an official diplomatic visit to Japan and Singapore, aimed towards strengthening bilateral corporations, trade and investment, and advancing shared development ideas.
The President’s visit underscores Ghana’s commitment to fostering international agreement and partnerships under its Resetting Ghana agenda.
In Japan, President Mahama will participate in the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD IX), where he is scheduled to deliver a keynote address on Promoting Trade and Investment during a plenary session.
He will also headline the Ghana Presidential Investment Forum, showcasing the country’s economic potential to Japanese investors. High-profile bilateral meetings are planned with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, senior officials from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), and the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO) to discuss infrastructure, technical cooperation, and enhanced trade relations.
The President’s itinerary then shifts to Singapore for a three-day state visit, where he will meet President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.
Key engagements include participation in the Africa-Singapore Business Forum and an investment-focused address to promote Ghana’s reforms and private-sector opportunities. The visit aims to expand market access for Ghanaian exports while attracting Singaporean investment in technology, finance, and human capital development.
A statement signed by Felix Kwakye Ofosu, Spokesperson to the President, emphasised the strategic importance of the tour: “These visits seek to attract investment, broaden market access for Ghanaian goods and services, and mobilise technical and development cooperation.”
President Mahama’s delegation will depart Accra on Sunday, August 17, 2025, with expectations high for tangible outcomes that could bolster Ghana’s economic prospects.
